Shelly's Recipe

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Category: Candy

2 cups sugar
3 tbsp butter
1 cup evaporated milk )
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup finely chopped salted peanuts (optional)

In a heavy, 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add marshmallows, peanut butter and vanilla. Stir vigorously until marshmallows and peanut butter are melted and mixture is blended.

Turn into buttered 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over top and gently press down into fudge. Mark into squares; cut when cold.